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Document Type
Poster
Description
Metformin is commonly used to decrease insulin resistance and increase fertility in women with PCOS. However, it is known to cause many side effects. Myoinositol is a B-vitamin that is thought to also decrease insulin resistance and increase fertility with few side effects. The purpose of this literature review is to determine whether myoinositol is a comparable substitute for metformin in patients with PCOS suffering with infertility. This was done by evaluating pregnancy rates, insulin resistance, and side effects of metformin and myoinositol. A literature review found that both medications had similar pregnancy rates. Neither medication affected insulin resistance. However, myoinositol had fewer side effects and appeared to reduce the occurrence ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
Degree Name
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
First Advisor
Andvik, Vicki
Second Advisor
Solberg, Julie
Third Advisor
Larson, Annette
Publication Date
Spring 2023
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Kelley, Kaylina, "Fertility Treatment in PCOS: Metformin vs. Myoinositol" (2023). Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters. 254.
https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/254